Read Across America Day

March 1, 2013 5:33 PM

Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, gets a greeting from four-year-old Chloe Richards Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 during his visit to Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. in honor of the children's author's birthday. Dr. Seuss was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, gets a greeting from four-year-old Chloe Richards Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 during his visit to Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. in honor of the children's ... more

Second grade student Kaylie Batista looks up at Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, during his visit to her classroom at Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Second grade student Kaylie Batista looks up at Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, during his visit to her classroom at Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. ... more

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. ... more

Derby Mayor Anthony Staffieri reads "The Foot Book" to kindergarten students at Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Derby Mayor Anthony Staffieri reads "The Foot Book" to kindergarten students at Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born ... more

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. ... more

Sam Pollastro and Principal Mary Sue Feige read "Green Eggs and Ham" to students at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro and Principal Mary Sue Feige read "Green Eggs and Ham" to students at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author ... more

Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, gets a high-five from four-year-old Chloe Richards Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 during his visit to Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. in honor of the children's author's birthday. Dr. Seuss was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, gets a high-five from four-year-old Chloe Richards Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 during his visit to Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. in honor of the children's ... more

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, ... more

Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, talks with second grade student Alexia Lopez during his visit to Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, talks with second grade student Alexia Lopez during his visit to Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The ... more

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. ... more

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. ... more

Second grade student Ava Pereiras looks on as Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, talks to her class about their favorite Dr. Seuss stories Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 during a visit to Bradley Elementary School in Derby, Conn. in honor of the children's author's birthday. Dr. Seuss was born March 2, 1904. less

Second grade student Ava Pereiras looks on as Sam Pollastro, dressed as The Cat in the Hat, talks to her class about their favorite Dr. Seuss stories Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 during a visit to Bradley Elementary ... more

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. ... more

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. The children's author was born March 2, 1904. less

Sam Pollastro, of Derby, makes an appearance as The Cat in the Hat at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour, Conn., where his daughter attends kindergarten, Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. ... more

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Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louise Spolowitz reads Dr. Seuss to first graders from KT Murphy Elementary School at Barnes and Noble at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 1, 2013 celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday. less

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louise Spolowitz reads Dr. Seuss to first graders from KT Murphy Elementary School at Barnes and Noble at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 1, 2013 ... more

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louise Spolowitz reads Dr. Seuss to first graders from KT Murphy Elementary School at Barnes and Noble at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 1, 2013 celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday. less

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louise Spolowitz reads Dr. Seuss to first graders from KT Murphy Elementary School at Barnes and Noble at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 1, 2013 ... more

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louise Spolowitz reads a book by Dr. Seuss to first graders from KT Murphy Elementary School at Barnes and Noble at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 1, 2013 celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday. less

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louise Spolowitz reads a book by Dr. Seuss to first graders from KT Murphy Elementary School at Barnes and Noble at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday ... more

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louise Spolowitz reads Dr. Seuss to first graders from KT Murphy Elementary School at Barnes and Noble at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 1, 2013 celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday. less

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louise Spolowitz reads Dr. Seuss to first graders from KT Murphy Elementary School at Barnes and Noble at the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 1, 2013 ... more

Students get awards during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Students get awards during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western ... more

Fourth-graders perform during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Fourth-graders perform during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western ... more

Reading Specialist Jan Edwards performs during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Reading Specialist Jan Edwards performs during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students ... more

A flash mob performs during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. The flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

A flash mob performs during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. The flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western ... more

Nicole Chalk, right, performs during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Nicole Chalk, right, performs during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from ... more

Darla Shaw, right, leads her Western Connecticut State University pre education students in a flash mob at a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. The flash mob surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Darla Shaw, right, leads her Western Connecticut State University pre education students in a flash mob at a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read ... more

Teacher Rosiane Olivea portrays the Cat in the Hat during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Teacher Rosiane Olivea portrays the Cat in the Hat during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by ... more

Students take part in a flash mob during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. The flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Students take part in a flash mob during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. The flash mob, led by pre-education students ... more

Principal Anna Rocco leads a discussion during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Principal Anna Rocco leads a discussion during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students ... more

Fourth-graders perform as part of a flash mob during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Fourth-graders perform as part of a flash mob during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education ... more

Photo: Michael Duffy

Fourth-graders perform as part of a flash mob during a celebration... Photo-4268116.57698 - GreenwichTime

Teachers Lindsay Benicewicz, left, and Alexandra Kelleher, portray the Cat in the Hat during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

Teachers Lindsay Benicewicz, left, and Alexandra Kelleher, portray the Cat in the Hat during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America ... more

First grade students Madesha Rarn, left, and Vincent Ly, wear Seuss hats during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash mob, led by pre-education students from Western Connecticut State University, surprised students at the end of an awards assembly Friday, March 1, 2013. less

First grade students Madesha Rarn, left, and Vincent Ly, wear Seuss hats during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, at Ellsworth Avenue School in Danbury, Conn.,. during a Read Across America event. A flash ... more